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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1942
Page
12
The report notes Bonham pursuing 30th victory with William Ferguson charged as key figure. It mentions an explosion shot and golf ball dynamics as a metaphor for momentum. A new use for golf balls is also introduced as a separate item.
Scores from multiple games across leagues with seven inning early games. Notable performances include Ernie Bonham seven hit ball for Yankees seventh straight win and Whitlow Wyatt five hitter for Dodgers. Also Bucky Walters seven hit outing, Joe Haynes relief and RBI, Oscar Judd six hit win, and John Mize two timely singles sparking Giants attack.
New York May 28 The Harlem hammer Ray Robinson faces coast-guardsman Marty Servo in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden seeking his 121st straight win. About 15 000 fans expected to attend a $40 000 gross purse. Servo, cousin of Lou Ambers, brings crowding hooks and patience hoping to upset the favorite in front of an excited crowd.
A past glimpse covers Tony Zate defending his NBA middleweight title by KO of Al Hostak in Chicago. It recalls Paul Runyan and Henry Picard tying in a playoff of the Metropolitan Open as Vic Ghezzi shot 77. Also notes Tony Manero, US Open champion, rallying to beat Harry Cooper 1 up in PGA quarterfinals.
Ernie Bonham earned his seventh straight victory for the New York Yankees as they routed the Philadelphia Athletics 8 3. The Yankees built a five run lead in the fourth on a Tom Henrich homer and continued to surge atop the standings. The Dodgers widened their NL lead to six games by beating the Braves 4 1 while the Cardinals moved into second place with a 5 3 win over the Pirates.
The piece notes Marty Servo’s six round debut mismatch with Ray Robinson and Robinson’s 31 straight wins, Tulane seniors on an all star ballot, Yale crew captain Pillsbury from a Minneapolis lineage, a lone private in the PGA field, Betty Robinson at a war stamp booth, Kitty League squad absences blamed on war, Belmont horse feed costs, Arthur Siegel’s guest star profile on Clark Shaughnessy, Bob Bowie’s return to weight after service, and ten Tokyo veterans who were former college athletes plus three ex footballers honored for valor.
The Jayhawk Plunge will open for the summer this Sunday after J. A. Lawrence leased and will operate the pool. Lawrence runs several pools in the region including the Emporia site. The local pool has been reconditioned and redecorated with a full staff of lifeguards and instructors. It sits between Sixth and Seventh streets on Florida street as summer school begins. June 1, Lawrence Business College Adv.
A compilation of batting and pitching leaders from the American and National leagues. Doerr Williams Spence Ott Litwhiler and Reese appear among top hitters while Bonham French and Davis show strong pitching marks.
The boxing column argues Tami Mauriello is the most promising heavyweight challenger, possessing a powerful straight right and big potential. Mauriello, Bronx-born, has climbed from middleweight days to 190 pounds and has six heavyweight knockouts. He could face Joe Louis within two years if Louis remains active.
Ninety three sailors from Navy Pier volunteered to deliver tickets for yesterday’s Chicago benefit ball. They spent their spare time guiding buyers to seats as part of the event.
Atlantic City May 28 The PGA championship at Sea View sees Leland Gibson Kansas City Mo. as one of two outsiders still in contention alongside Tom Harmon Montclair N J while Craig Wood and Ben Hogan Ky Laffoon loom as frontrunners. Gibson stunned Jimmy Gauntt 10 and 9 after a 69 in the morning and a strong back nine. Sammy Byrd falls to Sam Snead 7 and 6 in a marquee match though Snead advances.
Five one dollar war stamps will be tied to a two year old Brahma steer at the navy relief benefit rodeo in Pawhuska Oklahoma on May 28. Spectators may chase the steer and pick off the stamps as a donation event with five dollars in stamps available.
Philadelphia manager Hans Lobert discusses fan suggestions amid criticism as he tries to lift the Phillies from the NL cellar. He recalls calls and letters, including a bridge analogy urging him to lead with his ace Danny Litwhiler, and shares his reaction to fans and a recent 10 7 loss to the Braves.
Brig. Gen. Milton R. McLean says occupational questionnaires will go to Kansas men ages 45 to 64 in June. Job analysis forms have been sent to other age groups. Data collected will be filed with the selective service system, the U S employment service, and the local draft board.
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